92nd Street Y controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2023
Viet Thanh Nguyen appearance cancellation
92NY canceled an appearance by writer Viet Thanh Nguyen, referring to his public comments on Israel. The decision led to criticism, staff resignations, and cancellations by other invited speakers, after which the Poetry Center postponed its reading series indefinitely.
2013
Facilities kickback allegations and executive leadership crisis
Facilities director Sal Taddeo was dismissed after allegations of a kickback scheme. The investigation also led to the dismissal of assistant Catherine Marto for lack of cooperation and the removal of executive director Sol Adler after the organization learned of his relationship with Marto.